The Daily Bruin

Ready to sharpen your mental edge? Dive into part two of our enlightening series on motivation, focus and drive in Providence’s Healthy Bites podcast.

In this episode, learn how challenging mental tasks can prime your brain for success, and why a digital detox may be the breakthrough you need. We’ll also discuss the transformative powers of mindfulness, meditation and effective goal-setting.

If you have any questions, please contact Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu.

A new year, or any time, is an excellent opportunity to strengthen social connections and combat loneliness. Canopy provides free and confidential digital resources, coaching, and counseling to assist you on your journey.

Not sure where to start?

Use “My Plan,” our virtual care navigator, for personalized recommendations and connections to resources.

If you have any questions, please contact Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu.

George Fox University and Austin Industries will host the Oregon Symphony for its 36th annual performance in Bauman Auditorium on Friday, Feb. 2, at 8 p.m. The concert is free to George Fox employees.

This year’s performance will feature the music of American composer George Gershwin. A limited number of tickets have been provided for George Fox half-time and full-time employees. Tickets are limited to two per employee on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 9 a.m. Monday, Jan. 22, at the Welcome & Information Center in Stevens.

There will be a waitlist if you would like additional tickets. Any available tickets after Jan. 26 will go to those on the waitlist. Reservations over the phone may be taken for Portland Center employees only.

If you have any questions, please contact Carly Reumann at creumann@georgefox.edu.

Join the Wellness Committee today (Friday) anytime from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Hadlock Student Center to learn about alternative ways to get in your steps.

You will get a guided tour of the building and learn about the various classes and activities that are offered, including pickleball, walking the track and rock climbing. You could even join a 15-minute sample spin class at 1 p.m.

Light snacks will be served, and you can earn raffle tickets for prizes during the event.

If you have any questions, please contact Jan Balzer at jbalzer@georgefox.edu.

Do you know what to do if you need to evacuate an academic building during an emergency?

From Jan. 16-19, all academic buildings and offices will participate in the annual evacuation drill. All students, faculty and staff are required to evacuate the building when the alarm sounds and congregate at the assembly point.

Senior officers of Campus Public Safety and safety personnel will be on site to assist during the evacuation drill. Additional information regarding evacuation drills and assembly points can be found here.

If you have any questions, please contact Kim Knoernschild at kknoernschild@georgefox.edu.

All are invited to attend the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day event Monday, Jan. 15, at the Chehalem Cultural Center in Newberg.

The program begins at 6 p.m. and will feature several George Fox students and employees. The event will include an interactive art installation facilitated by Marvin Eans, chair of the art and design department.

See the Chehalem Cultural Center MLK Jr. Day page for more information.

If you have any questions, please contact one of the program co-chairs, Rick Muthiah (rmuthiah@georgefox.edu) or D’Metri Mattocks (dmattocks@georgefox.edu).

It is a new year, and that brings an opportunity to welcome new representatives to join the Professional Development Committee (PDC)!

We are looking to add up to six positions to the PDC for people who are passionate about serving their fellow George Fox employees to promote personal and professional growth and encourage communication, fellowship and unity within the George Fox community.

We would like to invite all staff and administrators to nominate co-workers (or themselves) to serve on the Professional Development Committee by filling out this 2024 PDC Nomination form. Please submit nominations by Friday, Feb. 2.

More communication will be coming to you soon! Take a look at the Professional Development Committee website for more information.

If you have questions, please contact Joseph Harrison at jharrison@georgefox.edu.

Have you recently had an interaction with the Registrar’s Office? If so, please let us know about your experience in this very short survey. Your satisfaction is important to us!

The information you provide will help us to make improvements and maintain a high quality of service. These responses are anonymous. Thank you in advance for your feedback.

If you have any questions, please contact the Registrar’s Office at registrar@georgefox.edu.

All are invited to attend the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day event on Monday, Jan. 15, at the Chehalem Cultural Center in Newberg.

The program begins at 6 p.m. and will feature several George Fox students and employees. The event will include an interactive art installation facilitated by Marvin Eans, chair of the art and design department.

See the Chehalem Cultural Center MLK Jr. Day page for more information.

If you have any questions, please contact one of the program co-chairs, Rick Muthiah (rmuthiah@georgefox.edu) or D’Metri Mattocks (dmattocks@georgefox.edu).

Based on the results of the George Fox wellness survey, we are bringing back Wellness Wednesdays with a fresh twist.

Our focus is to help you build wholeness, which includes developing the whole person – spiritually, mentally, physically and socially. Check out this month’s infographic.

If you have any questions, please contact Kim Knoernschild at kknoernschild@georgefox.edu.

Need help setting up online registration for an event hosted by George Fox University?

To organize and accept online payments for events like this, we typically use RegFox forms. In the past, RegFox has been managed by Marketing Communications, but these forms are now being handled by Conference & Event Services.

You can read more about RegFox forms and how to set them up on our website.

If you have any questions, contact Danica Salitore at dsalitore@georgefox.edu.

Pickleball, rock climbing and bikes … oh my! What if you were told these are all ways you can get your steps in for the “Step into 2024 Wellness Challenge?” But wait, there’s more!

If walking in the rain isn’t your thing, we’ve got good news for you! Join us this Friday, Jan. 12, anytime between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at the Hadlock Student Center and we’ll introduce alternative ways to get your steps!

Get a guided tour of Hadlock and learn about the classes offered. Take part in some pickleball, walking the track, or even rock climbing. You can even join a 15-minute sample spin class at 1 p.m. On top of that, a light lunch will be served.

You’ll also get a chance to earn raffle tickets for some fun prizes during the event …

• One ticket for just showing up
• One ticket if your whole team shows up together
• One ticket for trying out an activity (sample spin class, pickleball, walking the track, etc.)
• One ticket if you fill out a liability waiver for the first time
• One ticket if you sign up for a class

And the best part about using Hadlock to help us get our steps in? It’s totally free! This is another great perk for administrators, staff and faculty who work at George Fox. Pretty amazing!

It’s not too late to join the challenge. We’ll see you at Hadlock this Friday!

Have questions? Reach out to Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu.

USPS price changes are going up effective Sunday, Jan. 21. Mail Services has plenty of stamps for you to purchase before the price jumps. Come see us and we will take care of you!

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu.

Class.georgefox.edu is a great resource for anyone needing to look up details on a class, including meeting times and location, teaching modality, enrollment limit and waitlist numbers, course description, instructor info, and add/drop deadlines. Just click on a class to see all the details.

The Portland Writing Center opens in week two of the spring semester. To schedule an appointment via Zoom or Asynchronous, please go to traccloud.georgefox.edu.

If you have any questions, please reach out to us at wc@georgefox.edu or call 503-554-2449 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

The timeline and project process for requesting print and graphic services through MarCom has been updated, as well as the Google form for requests. You can view the changes here.

Notable changes:

• Time frames and planning ahead: See timelines for projects from submission to delivery
• Project process and invoicing and charges sections: See changes to the quote/requisition and invoice/payment expectations

Contact Brandy Donavant at bdonavant@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

The ordering process for placing business cards, name badges and stationery orders through B&B Print Source has changed. You can review the changes, see the guidelines, and access the ordering link by visiting the Marketing Communications website here.

Contact Brandy Donavant at bdonavant@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Want to sell your home? Gain an overview of the top-10 things a home seller should do in a Canopy webinar scheduled from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 11.

Learn the secrets to preparing your home to create a great first impression. Plus, learn about your Employee Home Ownership Program, its benefits and how it can save you money.

Interested in an enriching and soul-stirring weekend at the Oregon Coast reflecting on the profound ideas of C.S. Lewis’s book The Four Loves?

During the weekend of Feb. 2-4 at Twin Rocks Friends Camp, our own Dr. Jason Lepojärvi will be leading engaging talks on fundamental questions about love: What exactly is love? Are there really “four” loves? Are genuine friendships possible between women and men? What are the dangers of love? What exactly is “Christian love”?

Reserve your spot for a journey into love’s complexities and the teachings of C.S. Lewis, deepening your understanding of Christian love and forging new friendships at this unforgettable “Seminar by the Sea.” George Fox employees can receive a 10% discount for registration using the code GFU_Staff_24.

All participants will be mailed a copy of Lewis’s book The Four Loves to read in advance of the retreat. You can learn more about the seminar and register online here.

Get ready to step into the new year with our “Step into 2024 Wellness Challenge!” From Jan. 8-31, we’re embarking on a collective journey toward better health. Register today!

Follow these steps to join us:

• Form teams: Collaborate with colleagues and form teams of two or more.
• Sign up: Sign up your team at this link by tomorrow (Friday). Choose a clever team name!
• Stay active: Use this challenge as an opportunity to boost activity during and after work hours!

In case you’re wondering, there will be prizes! They will be awarded based on the following three categories:

• Top Individual: Recognizing the highest individual total activity recorded
• Top Team: Rewarding the most active team
• Longest Streak: Celebrating individual consistency and commitment

Together, let’s kick off 2024 while fostering a culture of wellness and teamwork within our workplace!

If you have any questions about this challenge, contact Timbrel LaFrance at tlafrance@georgefox.edu.